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Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

SambaNova Systems
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Hardware
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in post-silicon validation or system bring-up
  • Experience with two or more high-speed IO or memory protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, HBM, CXL, or UCIe
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional debug efforts to root cause and closure
  • Strong analytical skills for test development and data analysis
  • Proficiency in scripting such as Python and bash
Nice to have
  • Deep understanding of high-speed SerDes training and adaptation
  • Experience with mixed-signal IO design and validation
  • Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and BERTs
  • Experience with optical interconnect
  • Ability to read and debug C/C++
What the job really is

The Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer at SambaNova will lead the post-silicon bring-up, debug, and validation of high-speed IO and memory subsystems for the DataScale platform. This hands-on role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, ensuring product stability and performance from initial silicon power-on through deployment. The engineer will also contribute to automation and methodology improvements in validation processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards package including base salary and equity
  • 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 77% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Short/Long term Disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • No mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant hands-on debugging and validation, which may not appeal to those preferring a purely design-focused position
  • The salary range is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on experience or negotiation
  • The position requires operating in ambiguity, which may be challenging for some candidates
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